Questions & Answers about ผม ได้ยิน ว่า คุณ ป่วย ครับ
How does ว่า work in this sentence?
ว่า acts just like the English word "that". It connects the verb ได้ยิน (to hear) to the piece of information you heard (คุณ ป่วย). You will see ว่า a lot after verbs of thinking, hearing, speaking, or feeling to introduce the fact or statement.
Do I need a past tense word to say "heard" instead of "hear"?
No, Thai verbs do not change form for past tense. Often, context is enough. Since you are telling someone about news you received, it is clear you already heard it, so ได้ยิน translates naturally to "heard" without needing any extra time words.
Could I use ฟัง instead of ได้ยิน here?
No, because they have different meanings. ฟัง means "to listen" (paying attention on purpose), while ได้ยิน means "to hear" (receiving a sound or piece of news). You did not actively listen for the news of their sickness, you just happened to hear it.
Where is the word for "are" in "are sick"?
There isn't one! In Thai, words that describe things (adjectives) like ป่วย (sick) function as verbs themselves. You do not need to use a "to be" word before them. You simply put the description right after the person: คุณ ป่วย (literally: you sick).